Indian Army has released the official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer Vacancy 2026 under Agnipath Scheme across the country. A Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be organized for the recruitment of Agniveer posts. Online registration for Indian Army Agniveer posts will be started on from 13th February 2026 till 1st April 2026.
Different Army Recruiting Offices (AROs) have issued individual notifications. Interested and eligible candidates who want to join Indian Army as a soldier may apply online here.
Indian Army Recruitment 2026
| Name of Post: | Agniveer (General Duty, Technical, Clerk/ Store Keeper and Tradesmen) |
| No of Posts: | To be updated later |
| Name of Scheme: | Agnipath Scheme |
| Duration of Service: | 4 Years |
| Name of Department: | Indian Army |
| Name of Ministry: | Ministry of Defence, India |
| Date of launch of the Scheme: | 14th June 2022 |
| Job location: | All India |
| Mode of application: | Online |
Eligibility Criteria of Indian Army Recruitment
1. Agniveer ( General Duty )
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 10th examination with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Note: Candidates with valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving Licenses will be given preference for Driver requirements.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 12th examination in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
2. Agniveer ( Technical )
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 12th examination in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
3. Agniveer Clerk/Store Keeper ( Technical )
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 12th examination in any stream with 60% marks in aggregate and 50% in each subject. English and Maths/ Accounts/ Book Keeping in Class XII is mandatory.
4. Agniveer Tredsmen 10th Pass
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 10th examination with having 33% marks in each subject.
5. Agniveer Tradesmen 8th Pass
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed class 8th examination with having 33% marks in each subject.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 17 years 6 months and not more than 21 years.
Physical Standards for Army Agniveer Posts
| Category | Height (Cms) | Chest (Cms) |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveer (General Duty) | 160 | 77 (+ 5cm expansion) |
| Agniveer (Technical) | 157 | 77 (+ 5cm expansion) |
| Agniveer (Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical) | 160 | 77 (+ 5cm expansion) |
| Agniveer (Tradesmen) 10th Pass | 160 | 77 (+ 5cm expansion) |
| Agniveer (Tradesmen) 8th Pass | 160 | 77 (+ 5cm expansion) |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per policy in vogue.
Pay Scale of Army Agniveer Vacancy
| Year: | Customized Package: | In Hand (70%): |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | Rs 30,000/- | Rs 21,000/- |
| 2nd Year | Rs 33,000/- | Rs 23,100/- |
| 3rd Year | Rs 36,500/- | Rs 25,580/- |
| 4th Year | Rs 40,000/- | Rs 28,000/- |
| Exit after 4 year | Rs 10.04 lakhs plus accrued interest | |
| Life Insurance Cover | Rs 48 lakhs |
Application Fee: An amount of ₹250 is to be paid as the examination fee through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI Payment.
How to Apply for Army Recruitment ?
Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
| ↪ Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section. |
| ↪ Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process by clicking "New User? Register". |
| ↪ In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login. |
| ↪ Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents. |
| ↪ At the end, pay the application fee and submit the form. |
| ↪ Don't forget to take a print out of the application form. |
Important Dates of Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 13th February 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 1st April 2026
- Date of online exam: June 2026 (Tentative)
- Date of CEE Results: To be updated
Important Web-Links of Indian Army Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Now |
| Agniveer CEE Guide Book | Click Now |
| CEE Practice Test | Click Now |
| Official Notification | Click Now |
| Official Website | Click Now |
Selection Process of Army Agniveer Vacancy
The recruitment process will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will be the Online Common Entrance Exam at Computer Based Test Centres on pan India basis and Phase II will be the Recruitment Rally by AROs at respective Rally Venues.
Recruitment Phase I ( Online CEE )
| Name of Exam: | Common Entrance Examination |
| Date of Exam: | June 2026 Onward. |
| Mode of Exam: | Online Computer Based Test |
| Type of Questions: | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| No of Questions: | 50 questions or 100 questions (as per category of application) |
| Duration of xam: | 60 minutes or 120 minutes (as per category of application) |
| Negative Marking: | 25% of marks will be deducted for the wrong answer for each attempt. |
| Normalization: | Marks scored by the candidates in Online CEE will be Normalized to take into account variation in difficulty levels of the question paper across different sessions. |
Phase II ( Recruitment Rally )
Proportionate to the vacancies available candidates would be shortlisted by applying a cut-off in written exam results. The Roll No of the candidates who are on merit will be published on the Join Indian Army website. These candidates will receive a second admit card for the balance of the recruitment process as per the Rally Schedule of AROs.
Candidates will be tested as stated below during the Phase II.
Physical Fitness Test:
Physical Measurement Test (At Rally Site):
Physical measurement will be carried out as per the laid down Region based and Category wise Physical standards. Relaxation for physical measurement will be accepted based on authorized supporting documents.
Adaptability Test:
All candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) will have to undertake Adaptability Test as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Army and are able to adapt to the challenges of military life. Those candidates who qualify the Adaptability Test will be eligible for Medical examination & further recruitment process. Those candidate who do not qualify the Adaptability Test will not be allowed for further participation in recruitment process. Adaptability Test will be conducted on a Tablet / Mobile phone. It will consist of question answers for which there is no fixed syllabus.
Medical Examination:
(i) Medical examination of candidates who qualify in Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test and Adaptability Test will be conducted by Army Medical Team at the Rally site as per Army Medical standards and policy in vogue on the subject issue.
(ii) Candidates declared unfit at the rally site will be given an opportunity for a review by a Specialist at Military Hospital (MH)/ Base Hospital (BH)/ Command Hospital (CH). Desirous candidates who wish to avail the opportunity of Review Medical Examination ie review by specialist will have to report to the designated Military Hospital (MH)/ Base Hospital (BH)/ Command Hospital (CH). Candidate will be required to report to the MH/ BH/ CH on a date fixed by the Medical Officer after conduct of Medical examination at the rally site. The location of MH/ BH/ CH will be informed to the candidate through either e-Mail/ SMS by the ARO/ Medical Officer.
(iii) The recruitment medical officer and the specialist doctors of Armed Forces are the final authorities on declaring a candidate fit or unfit during initial medical examination. Review medical examination and medical examination prior to enrollment. The candidates shall be governed by Army standards which may be at variance from civil standards. There is no provision for representation or appeal or re-review after the Review Medical examination.
(iv) Passing in the medical examination is not a guarantee for employment in Indian Army.
(v) Candidates are advised in their own interest to undergo medical exam before coming for selection especially with respect to flat foot, poor vision, deformities and physical measurements. All are advised to ensure that their ears are free of wax by getting it cleaned by a doctor prior to the rally.
(vi) If 270 days or more lapse between screening medical at the rally and despatch, medical will be done again and unfit candidates in this review will not be recruited.
(vii) Use of contact lenses is not permitted.
All candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) will have to undertake Adaptability Test as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Army and are able to adapt to the challenges of military life. Those candidates who qualify the Adaptability Test will be eligible for Medical examination & further recruitment process. Those candidate who do not qualify the Adaptability Test will not be allowed for further participation in recruitment process. Adaptability Test will be conducted on a Tablet / Mobile phone. It will consist of question answers for which there is no fixed syllabus.
Medical Examination:
(i) Medical examination of candidates who qualify in Physical Fitness Test, Physical Measurement Test and Adaptability Test will be conducted by Army Medical Team at the Rally site as per Army Medical standards and policy in vogue on the subject issue.
(ii) Candidates declared unfit at the rally site will be given an opportunity for a review by a Specialist at Military Hospital (MH)/ Base Hospital (BH)/ Command Hospital (CH). Desirous candidates who wish to avail the opportunity of Review Medical Examination ie review by specialist will have to report to the designated Military Hospital (MH)/ Base Hospital (BH)/ Command Hospital (CH). Candidate will be required to report to the MH/ BH/ CH on a date fixed by the Medical Officer after conduct of Medical examination at the rally site. The location of MH/ BH/ CH will be informed to the candidate through either e-Mail/ SMS by the ARO/ Medical Officer.
(iii) The recruitment medical officer and the specialist doctors of Armed Forces are the final authorities on declaring a candidate fit or unfit during initial medical examination. Review medical examination and medical examination prior to enrollment. The candidates shall be governed by Army standards which may be at variance from civil standards. There is no provision for representation or appeal or re-review after the Review Medical examination.
(iv) Passing in the medical examination is not a guarantee for employment in Indian Army.
(v) Candidates are advised in their own interest to undergo medical exam before coming for selection especially with respect to flat foot, poor vision, deformities and physical measurements. All are advised to ensure that their ears are free of wax by getting it cleaned by a doctor prior to the rally.
(vi) If 270 days or more lapse between screening medical at the rally and despatch, medical will be done again and unfit candidates in this review will not be recruited.
(vii) Use of contact lenses is not permitted.
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